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social struggle

Books about social struggle for readers of all ages.

Cover of One arm, and other stories

One arm, and other stories

Tennessee Williams

Ages 16–18identityhuman connection

Cover of The Killing Jar

The Killing Jar

Nicola Monaghan

Ages 14–18family dysfunctioncoming of age

Cover of Run Baby Run

Run Baby Run

N. Cruz

Ages 13–18adolescenceresilience

Cover of The young outlaw, or, Adrift in the streets

The young outlaw, or, Adrift in the streets

Horatio Alger, Jr.

Ages 10–15perseverancepoverty